Description

These solar flashing school zone beacons can be added to existing school zone speed limit signage with just a wrench and screwdriver making installation fast and simple.
Eliminating the need for electrical grid connections, the beacons reduce installation and long-term operating costs. Carmanah School Zone Flashing Beacons can also be pre-programmed to
flash according to the peak traffic times of individual school zones. Research by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission show that flashing school zone beacons can reduce speed in school
zones by five to seven miles per hour, increasing safety and encouraging students and parents to walk and bike to school. Both the R829 or R829C fit within SRTS infrastructure funding models as
well as state-specific grants for school zone safety improvements.

Features

Reduce speeds in school zones by 5 -7mph

Fit into Safe Routes to School (SRTS) infrastructure funding models

Calendarized operations offer maximum flexibility and control

Reduce install costs through simple installation

Easy retrofit onto existing poles

No trenching, cabling or in-ground wiring

No metering or electrical bills

No scheduled maintenance for up to five years

Incorporate an intuitive Microsoft® Windows® based graphical program

Can be preprogrammed for up to 500 days of operation based on individual school zone schedules

Centralized control allows for remote programming using third party devices

Models

R829 School Zone Flashing Beacon

Features a 20 watt solar panel and 2 batteries

Mounts on 4 inch sign posts or wood posts

Available with single or dual beacons

R829C School Zone Flashing Beacon

Compact model featuring a 10 watt panel and 1 battery

Mounts on 2 inch sign posts

Available with single or dual beacons

Specifications

Operation

Flash pattern

MUTCD* compliant

Alternate, unison and quick-flash

Control: Embedded calendar, override switch box

LED Signal Module

Standard: ITE VTCSH LED circular signal supplement

Size and LED colour

12” (305 mm) diameter amber or red

8” (203 mm) diameter amber or red

Environmental

Operating temperature range: 5 to 122˚ F (-15 to 50˚ C)

Extended temperature range (optional): -40 to 122˚ F (-40 to 50˚ C)

Energy Management System

Battery lifespan: 3 - 5 years (field replaceable)

Capacity without solar charging: Up to 30 days typical (location dependant)

Daily operation profile: Up to 12 hours per day (configuration dependent)

Automatic light control (ALC) Systems continue to provide useful light during extreme conditions that prevent
charging over an extended period of time

Programming

Activation: Upload activation schedule for up to 500 days. Download schedule for verification.